The opening of pre-season practices is closing in and it's time to start taking a close look at the defending national champion Texas Longhorns. Gone are Vince Young and a handful of other playmakers from last season's championship squad, but a talented bunch returns and the goal is once again a run at a national title.

Some new faces could play key roles in Texas' success this fall, and in our first Hot 11 of the year we take a look at the incoming and redshirt freshmen that could have the greatest impact on the upcoming season.